Heritage Expeditions, a leading expedition cruise company based in New Zealand, has unveiled its 2025 Kiwi Cruise Season, marking 40 years of exploration in New Zealand's most rugged and secluded locales.
Aaron Russ, Commercial Director and Expedition Leader, highlighted the company's commitment to offering exceptional and personalized adventures in some of New Zealand's most pristine environments. The upcoming season aboard the luxurious 18-guest expedition yacht, Heritage Explorer, continues Heritage Expeditions' tradition of intimate explorations of seldom-visited destinations accessible only by sea, including Fiordland, Stewart and Ulva Islands, and Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park.
A notable addition to the 2025 season is the introduction of the Unseen Queen Charlotte Sound: A Walking Cruise of Queen Charlotte Sound, tailored for active travelers seeking to explore remote waterways, coves, and coastlines. This new voyage offers opportunities for trekking along sections of the iconic Queen Charlotte Walkway, delving into the rich whaling history of Perano, and embarking on thrilling island explorations of conservation success stories like Motuara and Blumine Islands.
Additionally, summer sailings of the Unseen Stewart Island voyage have been included in the itinerary. The purpose-built expedition yacht, Heritage Explorer, serves as an ideal platform for navigating narrow waterways, fiords, and island clusters, offering passengers unparalleled access to these iconic Kiwi destinations.
Crafted in New Zealand, Heritage Explorer combines comfort and elegance with agile maneuverability, ensuring a unique and enriching cruising experience.
The 2025 Kiwi Cruise season aboard Heritage Explorer is now available for booking.